MedTech Intelligence Volume 10 Issue 16

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	Volume 10 Issue No. 16

Business Analysis Combination Products Market Access Operations Product Development Quality/Regulatory

Featured Articles

J&J Restructure J&J Restructure:
Will Cost Cuts Affect Suppliers?

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

The company just announced that it is restructuring its global supply chain.

A Primer in Blockchain for Medtech

Real World Use Cases of Blockchain for Medical Devices Real World Use Cases
of Blockchain for
Medical Devices

By Ron Wince, Myndshift

Although healthcare industry tends to be slow to adopt new technologies, device companies should seriously consider the potential of blockchain.

Soapbox

Tal Rapke, M.D., Scalamed Is Blockchain the Future of Digital Health?

By Tal Rapke, M.D., Scalamed

No longer just the domain of bitcoin pundits and tech cowboys, blockchain technology has very real implications for the healthcare ecosystem—if we’re willing to give it a go.

Featured Quote

We need a fundamentally new paradigm in infusion pump engineering and design to ensure the highest quality patient care and safety.

— Susan Niemeier, Ivenix

Ameing for Asia

Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical Trump’s Tariffs:
Effects on the Medtech Industry

By Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical

The president’s tariffs on imports, especially steel and aluminum, could increase input production costs, making products more expensive.

Mike Kijewski, MedCrypt The Medical Devices Most Vulnerable to Hackers

By Mike Kijewski, MedCrypt

In the past, few people thought about medical devices falling victim to hackers. But as internet technology and changes in healthcare converge, medical devices are proving to be an easier target for hackers than we thought.

Emergo - Does Your CER Meet EU MDR Requirements?

Medical Device Recalls - May 14-15, 2018 - Washington, DC

Medical Cybersecurity: Vulnerability & Patch Management - May 1 - 2, 2018 - Washington, DC

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November 29-30, 2018 - Advanced CAPA and Root Cause Analysis Workshop for Medical Device Companies
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